Author: Scott Frey
Scott Frey is a renowned Orthodontist, professional speaker, and founder of the More than Smiles Movement.
Posted in Oral Health, Teeth whitening.
Types of Mouth Rinses That Can Stain Teeth
Cationic AntisepticsProduce yellow-brown staining
Examples – Chlorhexidine, Cetylpyridinium Chloride (a common ingredient...
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Reasons to Avoid Store-Bought Hydrogen Peroxide for WhiteningMouth rinses are not an effective delivery method for bleaching agents – Hydrogen peroxide readily reacts...
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Whitening gums do not produce the whitening effects we typically think of with teeth whitening, and they won’t really make your teeth whiter. However, they do reduce...
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Whitening strips and whitening pens are an extremely convenient, popular way to whiten your teeth at home, and they are also often used for touch ups to help maintain a bright...
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We discussed last week that more acidic tooth whitening gels produce increased tooth sensitivity and are a little more harsh on your teeth in general. This concept is even...
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Because most in-office tooth bleaching products are prepared freshly for each patient they need less acids to preserve their shelf life, and therefore can be much healthier...
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There are numerous methods of whitening your teeth on the market, but naturally, your goal should be to whiten your teeth in a sustainable fashion, as we have discussed on...
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The Big Problems with Whitening ToothpastesHeavy Abrasives – Whitening toothpastes rely on heavy abrasives to strip off stains. These abrasives also repeatedly strip...
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All bleaching products must contain some form of oxidizing agent if they are at all to whiten teeth by splitting up large chromophore molecules into smaller less colored molecules....
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Sadly it’s another week without video while I am getting a new cord for my video camera, but today we are introducing the topic of sustainable tooth whitening to all our viewers.
Some...
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Posted in DIY Solutions, Oral Health.
Previously we have discussed pH re-balancing mouthwashes and the importance of selecting a mouthwash that is pH balanced, today we are going to cover a do-it-yourself recipe...
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